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Maya Angelou's poem Phenomenal Woman opened my eyes to the power of poetry, and I've been hooked ever since.This week, you'll hear poetry from Tony Birch, Jennifer Wong and Sisonke Msimang - artists whose work has appeared in the 30 in 30 series, commissioned by Red Room Poetry. Morocco appeal for …

Black Men Don’t Cry, or so we’re made to believe.Today on Diaspora Blues, we’re listening to black men pen words of sadness, regret, triumph, and love. We’re capturing them in all their multiplicity.For crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners l…

What is Indie rock?Masterclass: Indie rock refers to the rock ‘n' roll music that independent record labels release.The Conversation: Indie as a defined musical genre descriptor emerged from post-punk, new wave and “alternative” music released on late-1970s UK independent labels.Diaspora Blues: roc…

Run Like a Girl Australia head running coach Dani Bryan joins us to discuss the joys of running, social inclusion, and taking it one step at a time.I chat about Matilda's win and why they're more than an afterthought.Hip Hop turned 50! Musict r a n s p a r e n t s o u l - WILLOW  feat Travis Barker…

Storyteller, life coach and author Mariam Issa joins us to dicuss her journey so far.Mariam is the co-founder of Resilient Aspiring Women (R.A.W) and an eco-feminist. She is driven and community oriented and an inspiration for women who dream big.The full interview will be available August 15th on …

A playlist to start your week right.MusicGil Scott-Heron - Whitey on the MoonReyna Biddy - RECOVERErykah Badu - On & On PJ - Drunk AFEmily Wurramara - Yaka YelyukwaAnn Peebles - I can't stand the RainMaya Angelou - Still I RiseAretha Franklin - Young, Gifted And Black Lauryn Hill – Interlude 4L…

Sol Fernandez and Maru Nitor-Zammataro discuss I Am All of Us and the community that inspired the project.I Am All of Us is part of New Ground 2023, a program supporting early-mid career creatives who live, work or practice in the South East. New Ground 2023 is presented by Bunjil Place. MusicJalma…

Our exciting guest this week is Filipino-Australian actor John Marc Desengano. John Marc is a theatre-maker and educator based in Melbourne’s western suburbs.He joins us to discuss Edge Ensembles, a youth theatre program based in the West, gatekeeping, and the secret to engaging young people. He al…

This week we look atthe end of Affirmative Action and why everyone should be worried things happening around Melbourne - paid and freeand play music from here and internationally!ReadingsAffirmative action bans make selective colleges less diverse – a national ban will do the sameIn biggest ruling …